Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft
This section of the Federal Trade Commission website provides information about identity theft, tips on how to protect your identity, and steps to take if your identity has been stolen.
Victim Rights
National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP)
NIWAP is a national provider of training, legal and social science research, policy development, and technical assistance to providers and allied professionals who work with immigrant women, children, and crime victims. NIWAP hosts a library containing numerous resources on the legal rights of immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes.
Underserved Teen Victims Initiative: Case Study Guide
Date Published
June 2012
Publication Type
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report
Date Published
May 2013
Publication Type
Report (Annual/Periodic)
Agencies
OVC
No More Rights Without Remedies: An Impact Evaluation of the National Crime Victim Law Institute's Victims' Rights Clinics, Final Technical Report
Date Published
January 2012
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Victim Notification Program
This program provides information to eligible victims and witnesses who register to be notified of a criminal alien's release related activities. Registered victims and witnesses will be advised when the criminal alien is released from custody or removed (also known as deportation).
National Victim Assistance Academy Resource Paper: Identity Theft
Date Published
September 2012
Series
Publication Type
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Esperanza United
This organization provides bilingual advocacy and services to Latina and Latino victims of intimate partner violence. Their website includes a resource library, training and technical assistance opportunities, and more. Victims of intimate partner violence within the state of Minnesota may contact the Esperanza United 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 651-772-1611.
Voice of the Victim: A Perspectives Spotlight Issue
Date Published
2012
Publication Type
Overview Text
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys & Advocates
A project of the National Crime Victim Law Institute, this membership alliance of attorneys and advocates is committed to the protection, enforcement, and advancement of crime victims' rights nationwide.
Finally Getting Victims Their Due: A Process Evaluation of the NCVLI Victims' Rights Clinics
Date Published
August 2009
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Statement of Rights for Identity Theft Victims
Date Published
July 2011
Publication Type
Reference Material
Agencies
OVC
Existe Ayuda: Victims' Rights Pocket Card
Date Published
May 2011
Publication Type
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
OVC FY 11 NCVRW Community Awareness Project
Closing Date
Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims
This OVC-funded strategy introduces law enforcement leaders to the benefits, challenges, methods, and responsibilities for enhancing their response to victims of crime. The goal of Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims program is to—
- create community-wide trust and confidence in the police,
- foster the healing process for victims, and
- produce stronger, more comprehensive cases for law enforcement.